West Houston Medical Center Heliport
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About West Houston Medical Center Heliport
West Houston Medical Center Heliport is a heliport in Houston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 81 ft (25 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft / 15 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is West Houston Airport (IWS), about 6.7 nm to the nw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 50 ft / 15 m | 50 ft | Conc | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA B | Class B | Controlled | 2000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA C | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| HOUSTON CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Tower | 902 ft | 72 ft | — |
| San Felipe Plaza | 627 ft | 66 ft | — |
| Marathon Oil Tower | 561 ft | 125 ft | — |
| The Huntingdon | 502 ft | 62 ft | — |
| 2929 Weslayan | 469 ft | 85 ft | — |
| Five Greenway Plaza | 466 ft | 85 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 443 ft | 108 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 443 ft | 112 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from West Houston Medical Center Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is West Houston Medical Center Heliport located?
West Houston Medical Center Heliport is heliport located in Houston, United States, at an elevation of 81 ft (25 m).
How many runways does West Houston Medical Center Heliport have?
West Houston Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.
What time zone is West Houston Medical Center Heliport in?
West Houston Medical Center Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at West Houston Medical Center Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at West Houston Medical Center Heliport is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near West Houston Medical Center Heliport?
The nearest airport to West Houston Medical Center Heliport is West Houston Airport (IWS), about 6.7 nm to the nw, followed by Sugar Land Regional Airport and Freeman Property Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. West Houston Medical Center Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.